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Cigar Store "Indian Princess" Counter-Top Figure

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Counter Top Cigar Store Indian Princess Figure
American, mid 19th c.
Cast Iron, mounted on wooden base.
Excellent “as found” original condition; oxidized surface with minor pitting.
Provenance: From the collection of Al Selnick, Hillsdale, New York; Allan Katz Americana.
Counter top cigar store figures, especially those depicting Indian Princesses are quite rare. This early casting is made in two parts, joined by screws. While having great definition and detailing to the overall cast figure, it also retains a wonderful weathered, oxidized surface.

Dimensions: 23 ½” h., 8" w., 5 ¼” x 5 ¼” (base)

Item ID: FA-TRDSGN 280

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cast iron, mounted on wooden base.
Condition:	Good. Excellent original condition, oxidized surface with minor pitting.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Patterns:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	FA-TRDSGN 280
Incollect Reference #:	770419

Dimensions

W.	8 in;	H.	23.5 in;	D.	5.25 in;
W.	20.32 cm;	H.	59.69 cm;	D.	13.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.